Wade & Butcher FBU

**karlej** · 08-23-2018, 11:21 PM

An early FBU I believe. Maybe 1830 - 40. Lots of patina (corrosion) and a fair amount of hone wear. Restored to the original glazed type finish. The broken and cracked scales were repaired and re-dyed. Big beautiful original brass beehive collars and the original lead wedge. A couple before pictures and in process off the 400 grit belt and the bevel set on a 1K.
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**Phrank** · 08-23-2018, 11:27 PM

Your work is always the boss Karl, looks great as usual.

Gotta get my act together and send you a LeCoultre 7 day frameback I'm thinking of getting the works on....would look stunning after you got done with it. :-)

**Johntoad57** · 08-24-2018, 01:18 AM

Outstanding work!

**JOB15** · 08-24-2018, 06:38 PM

very nice.
I like your garden too

**Gasman** · 08-25-2018, 03:52 AM

great job again Karl!

**RayClem** · 08-25-2018, 04:25 PM

Karl, what a wonderful restoration.

I have a W&B FBU that I restored, but my work pales in comparison to yours. I am envious of your skills.

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